Get ready to witness Fernando Alonso starting the 2024 F1 Imola GP from the pitlane.
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Fernando Alonso starting the 2024 F1 Imola GP
Due to a car problem, Alonso ended up qualifying in 19th position after being forced to make a pit stop at the most crucial moment of the session, when the track conditions were ideal and his Aston Martin had just the right amount of fuel left.
The Spaniard’s car troubles started after a collision in FP3 at Rivazza, forcing his Aston Martin crew to work quickly to repair the damage before qualifying.
Fernando Alonso was already set to start from the back of the grid, but the team decided to spice things up by making adjustments to the suspension set-up. Unfortunately, this means they’ve broken the parc ferme rules, and as a result, the two-time world champion will have to begin the race from the pitlane.
Alonso dropped a hint after his disastrous qualifying session that starting from the pitlane might not be such a terrible idea.
At Imola, Aston Martin unveiled a series of car upgrades that they will have to investigate further. Moreover, the narrow funnel towards Tamburello on the track might lead to some chaos at the start, but the two-time world champion can now steer clear of it.
According to Alonso, starting from the pit has its own perks. He also highlighted the crash that occurred in F2 at the beginning. To safeguard the multitude of parts in Formula 1 teams, we must steer clear of such mishaps. So yeah, it could be considered as an option.
Alonso believes it’s highly unlikely for any points to be scored due to the challenging nature of overtaking at Imola. Additionally, the anticipated one-stop race leaves little room for strategic maneuvers.
Alonso added, “I have to admit, points can be a bit far-fetched. Starting from the back in Imola is definitely not ideal. In my opinion, it’s the second most challenging circuit to overtake on, just behind Monaco. Interestingly, Singapore is actually easier to make overtakes than Imola, so that says a lot.”
The race ahead will be difficult, but we can also take away some valuable lessons about the package.
The race ahead will be difficult, but we can also take away some valuable lessons about the package.
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